Rep. Karl Ward announces re-election bid February 26, 2018 by Staff on News, Politics DEDHAM — State Rep. Karl Ward (R-Dedham) has announced that he is running for re-election in House District 131 (Orland, Dedham, Otis, Penobscot, Verona Island, Prospect and Stockton Springs). Ward is serving his second term and sits on the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation. He won his first term by defeating Democrat and former state …
Bunker running for House District 137 seat February 20, 2018 by Staff on News, Politics FRANKLIN — Lifelong Franklin resident Doug Bunker has announced that he is a candidate for the Maine House of Representatives in District 137, which includes parts of Hancock, Penobscot and Washington counties. Bunker is a Democrat seeking to represent Amherst, Aurora, Beddington, Bradford, Bradley, Deblois, Eastbrook, Edinburg, Franklin, Great Pond, Greenbush, Lagrange, Northfield, Passadumkeag and …
Democratic caucuses scheduled March 4 February 20, 2018 by Staff on News, Politics ELLSWORTH — Democrats across Maine will caucus on March 4. Each town has its own caucus. At the caucuses, registered Democrats will elect municipal Democratic committees and elect delegates to the state convention in Lewiston May 18-20. The time and place of each caucus is listed at www.mainedems.org/caucus. The Hancock County Democratic Committee encourages voters …
Congressional races ready to kick into high gear February 16, 2018 by Guest on News, Politics AUGUSTA — Get ready for the television, social media, snail mail and visitors-on-your-doorstep blitz as battles for Maine’s first and second congressional district races for the U.S. House of Representatives heat up.
RCV ball back in Legislature’s court February 15, 2018 by Jack Dodson on News, Politics ELLSWORTH — Three and a half months ago, Maine legislators passed a bill that provoked instant pushback from ranked choice voting (RCV) supporters. The result was an apparently successful bid to repeal portions of that law. Now the Legislature may be faced with a new task related to changing Maine’s vote-count system: funding it. A …
Former inn owner seeking House seat February 13, 2018 by Staff on News, Politics BLUE HILL — Longtime Blue Hill resident Sarah Pebworth has announced her candidacy for the Maine House of Representatives seat to be vacated by Ralph Chapman, who is serving his fourth and final term. District 133 comprises Blue Hill, Brooklin, Brooksville, Castine, Sedgwick, and Surry. Pebworth, who has deep roots in the community, is running …
Kumiega announces Senate run February 13, 2018 by Staff on News, Politics DEER ISLE — Rep. Walter Kumiega (D-Deer Isle) has announced his candidacy for the Maine Senate in District 7 (most of Hancock County). Kumiega has been a member for the Maine House for the past eight years. He would replace Sen. Brian Langley, whose term expires this year. If elected to the Senate, Kumiega would …
Deadlines near to participate in March 4 Democratic caucuses February 13, 2018 by Staff on News, Politics ELLSWORTH — The Hancock County Democratic Committee reminds voters of deadlines in order to be eligible to participate in the upcoming March 4 caucuses. The caucuses are open only to registered Democrats. Unenrolled or unregistered voters can register and enroll up to, and including, caucus day. Town clerks will be available at each caucus location …
Crowded field of candidates looking to succeed LePage February 7, 2018 by Kate Cough on News, Politics AUGUSTA — With nine months to go before Maine voters elect a new governor, the race to replace incumbent Paul LePage is already crowded with a diverse field of candidates. Twenty-four candidates have filed paperwork with the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to run for governor in 2018. Of those declared, 13 …
Hancock County Dems meeting Feb. 15 February 5, 2018 by Staff on News, Politics ELLSWORTH — The Hancock County Democratic Committee’s February meeting will frame questions to pose at upcoming forums in May with the Democratic candidates for governor and the Second Congressional District. The meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. in the theatre room of the Moore Community Center on State Street in Ellsworth. …
